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1. You can configure ____________ in group policy.
DNS suffix search lists
1723
ISATAP - Teredo and 6to4
A new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that replaces the Software Restriction Policies (SRP) feature. One of the advantages of Applocker rules over SRP is you can assign a rule to a security group or an individual user.

2. What is exFAT?
4 (bits 53 - 56) /56 Allows for 16 regions
Install NAP on the computer with the DHCP service.Configure NAP as a RADIUS proxy and forward connection requests to the RADIUS server.
A new Microsoft proprietary file system supported in Windows 7 which is intended for flash drives but often called FAT64 - limit of 264 bytes (16 Exabytes).
IPV6 transition technologies

3. What do DFS nameservers need to do to obtain the most current namespace data?
Pool Active Directory.
It can can forward requests from DHCP clients for ip addresses to a remote DHCP server.
Run: Cscript slmgr.vbs /dl
Configure aging and scavenging.

4. What type of router can RRAS be configured as?
A LAN Router only or a LAN to WAN Router
Used to control power settings and configure computers to default to Hibernate or Standby modes. For example - running Powercfg.exe -energy will analyze the computer for energy efficiency.
Comes with the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)
Take the number of networks and take the square root of it. Subtract that number from the subnet mask. The result is the original mask.

5. What drive is System protection is automatically setup on?
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)
It will prevent a user from deleting files in a folder. Granting Modify permission to the Creator Owners Group will allow users to delete the files they create but not the files of other users.
For the drive that Windows is installed on. System protection can only be turned on for drives that are formatted using the NTFS file system.
Divide up a large WIM file into multiple smaller .SWM files

6. What does IP Helper service has to run for?
IPV6 transition technologies
A CA users trust or they will get error messages when trying to securely access a web site. They can avoid the error by installing the CA certificate to the Trusted Root Certificate Store.
Updates the master boot code for hard disk partitions to switch between BOOTMGR and NTLDR. You can use this tool to restore the boot sector on your computer. This tool replaces FixFAT and FixNTFS.
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7. What does DISM do?
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.
It can enable a windows feature on an offline image with the /Enable-Feature option
Windows Vista - Window 7 and Server 2008.
4 (bits 53 - 56) /56 Allows for 16 regions

8. What is WPA-PSK?
You will be prompted to reconnect online. To disable offline mode - select it from the Tools menu.
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)
Configure a GPO to modify the computers location to look for updates.
For example - you can create rules based on the publisher attribute that is persistent through updates - or you can create rules for a specific version of a file.

9. How do you view failed WSUS updates on the WSUS server?
By running the Update Status summary report.
Yes - it can be modified to apply to a network location.
No
It is submitted to Microsoft for "device signing" to ensure the driver was adequately tested and will not affect the integrity of the operating system. Critical files are digitally signed so that any changes to these may be easily detected. However n

10. What is Oscdimg?
Command-line tool for creating an image file (.iso) of a customized 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows PE. You can then burn that .iso file to a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. Oscdimg supports ISO 9660 - Joliet - and Universal Disk Format (UDF) file systems.
Sent across the network
Create a customized shell
For example - you can create rules based on the publisher attribute that is persistent through updates - or you can create rules for a specific version of a file.

11. What is the command to configure the preferred DNS server?
A LAN Router only or a LAN to WAN Router
Hovering over a taskbar icon shows thumbnail of that program. Hovering over the thumbnail shows a preview of that program in full view. Aero Peek also refers to the "Show desktop" button to the far right of the new taskbar.
Some information—such as cookies and temporary Internet files—so that the webpages you visit will work correctly. However - at the end of your InPrivate Browsing session - this information is discarded.
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100

12. What does servermanagercmd.exe do?
Issue a recovery agent certificate to a user and then import that certificate into a GPO that applies to the computer where that user will be allowed to recover any EFS encrypted files. EFS Data recovery agents are optional
Command line equilivant of Server Manager. You can install/remove roles and features on server 2008?
ISATAP - Teredo and 6to4
Take the ip address and use the AND command on the calculator to AND the ip address and the subnet. NOTE: AND each octet separately. Then AND the gateway and the subnet. If the AND results are the same you are on the same subnet.

13. What OSs disallow the uninstalliatin of IPV6?
Windows Vista - Window 7 and Server 2008.
It is a command-line tool which relies on Windows Remote Management (WinRM) to execute remote commands. The basic syntax for WinRS commands is as follows: winrs -r:target command - where target is the name (NetBIOS or FQDN) of the remote computer tha
From the Network Policy Access Services role in system manager.
Ina periority orderd based on the permission in the priority list. The first policy that is marked True from the conditions is selected. This order of policies can affect weather or not a user can remote access (dialup - vpn - wireless).

14. How do you restrict which DNS servers get a zone transfer?
Scan through the %WinDir%WindowsUpdate.log (ie. C:WindowsWindowsUpdate.log) file.
No
Configure the primary zone to transfer to only DNS servers listed on the names server tab or by ip address.
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.

15. What is BCDEdit?
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
Is a command-line tool for managing BCD stores. It can be used for a variety of purposes - including creating new stores - modifying existing stores - adding boot menu options - and so on. BCDEdit serves essentially the same purpose as Bootcfg.exe on
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
They need to be configured us use 802.1x RADIUS authentication

16. Why would you use audit-only mode?
To deploy the policy and understand its impact before enforcing it.
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Used to control power settings and configure computers to default to Hibernate or Standby modes. For example - running Powercfg.exe -energy will analyze the computer for energy efficiency.
Can be configured through a GPO

17. Where do you get the USMT?
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They can place quotas on folders/volumes - activity screen files - and generate comprehensive storage reports. This assists in not only monitoring existing resource but helping on future planning.
Comes with the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)
Windows XP and Server 2003.

18. What is User Account Control (UAC)?
So the downstream servers can recieve its approved updates via parent server. This allows multiple points of deployment. Downstream servers also can be delegated the permission to approve their own updates
ISATAP - Teredo and 6to4
It is a security component that enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators - called standard users in Windows 7 - and as administrators without having to switch users - log off - or use Run As.
Adds a file based zone

19. What is the responsible person on a SOA records field?
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
Pool Active Directory.
Run scripts

20. What is Client for Microsoft Networks?
Configure a GPO to modify the computers location to look for updates.
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.
It is the Microsoft SMB client for accessing shared network resources

21. How do you create a custom Windows PE image that supports windows scripting host?
Modify the PE image using DISM by adding the WINPE-Scripting package to BOOT.WIM
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.
Either by placing data on a web server and enforcing ssl to be used to download or by using IPSEC on a file share.
Anew vpn protocol that uses SSL (port 443) for encryption.

22. What is the command line version of windows server backup?
You can add more space to existing primary partitions and logical drives by extending them into adjacent unallocated space on the same disk. To extend a basic volume - it must be raw or formatted with the NTFS file system.
wbadmin.exe. This can backup critical files.
A scheduled task that runs by default collecting information for the Reliability monitor. If disabled it must reenabled manually from the task scheduler mmc snapin.
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.

23. What needs to be enabled for smart card logon?
EAP authentication needs to be enabled for remote access authentication (dial up - VPN - wireless) -.
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
So you can use a system management solution - such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 - to deliver the database to multiple computers and then use the SDBInst.exe command-line tool to install the database. The SDBInst command-line

24. How many bits are in the site prefix?
4 (bits 53 - 56) /56 Allows for 16 regions
Adds a file based zone
Streamline and simplify user state migration during large deployments of Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. USMT captures user accounts - user files - operating system settings - and application settings - and then migrates them to a new
Migrates EFS encrypted files?

25. What is AH?
Drop both inbound and outbound traffic
Boot Configuration Database - Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files provide a store that is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. The objects and elements in the store effectively replace Boot.ini.
It designates an authoritative DNS server - not the soa record.
It is the authentication header protocol and digitally sign packets but not encrypt them.

26. How do you decrease zone transfer traffic?
DNS suffix search lists
Used to get a list of installed 3rd party drivers
A CONFIG.XML file
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.

27. Where is scavaging configured?
Sent across the network
WSUS server configuration information - Metadata describing what each update is for - and general information about clients - updates and interaction.
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
Command to configure the TCP/IP settings.

28. What type of drives can Software RAID 0 -1 -5 can only be implemented on?
dynamic drives
Perform an offline migration
Some information—such as cookies and temporary Internet files—so that the webpages you visit will work correctly. However - at the end of your InPrivate Browsing session - this information is discarded.
It will prevent a user from deleting files in a folder. Granting Modify permission to the Creator Owners Group will allow users to delete the files they create but not the files of other users.

29. What is a WSUS server?
Configure the enforcement points as RADIUS clients.
Does not
Perform an offline migration
WIndows Update Server

30. What versions of Windows 7 support Bitlocker Drive Encryption?
Enterprise and Ultimate versions. The limitation refers only to the ability to enable protection on a removable storage device. Once BitLocker To Go is added to a storage device - that device can be used normally with any version of Windows 7. It can
They are written in XML and be created using the Windows System Image Manager or a text editor like notepad.
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.
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31. How do you setup Ready Boost?
Only sites added to the local Intranet Zones
When you plug a ReadyBoost-compatible storage device into your computer - the AutoPlay dialog box offers you the option to speed up your PC using ReadyBoost. If you select this option - you can choose how much memory on the device to use for this pur
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.
Through a GPO.

32. How do you add the Windows 7 VHD to the boot choices menu?
By using the DISM command with a /Set-Edition option: Example: DISM /IMAGE:C:SAMPLE.WIM /Set-Edition:Ultimate
Use the BCDEDIT.EXE command
Using wecutil -cs in an xml file.
It can be configured to to state the minimum level of system health. Example: To require or not require anitvirus - antipiracy - or firewall to connect to the network.

33. What is a Subscription in event viewer?
A processor that supports the hardware virtualization using either the AMD-V or Intel VT options. 256MB of RAM is dedicated to the XP client so the Windows 7 computer should have at least 2GB of overall RAM. Windows XP Mode is only available in Windo
First the local link address sends a router discovery packet (Router Solicitation message). If the router request is received then a Public address corrosponding to the global or unique local address prefix in the message.
The Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool replaces the pkgmgr - PEImg - and IntlConfg tools that are being retired in Windows 7. DISM provides a single centralized tool for performing all of the functions of these three tools in a mor
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.

34. You can configure process monitor alerts to _____.
By the RRAS manager or from the command line. For the subnet you can either use the / command or the octet subnet. Example: Route -p add 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.1.1
For example - you can create rules based on the publisher attribute that is persistent through updates - or you can create rules for a specific version of a file.
Run scripts
All Programs - Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode Applications. To run your application directly from the Windows 7 desktop - just go to your Start menu.

35. What is WinRS?
It is a command-line tool which relies on Windows Remote Management (WinRM) to execute remote commands. The basic syntax for WinRS commands is as follows: winrs -r:target command - where target is the name (NetBIOS or FQDN) of the remote computer tha
Windows Vista - Window 7 and Server 2008.
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome
Deploy a secondary zone.

36. What does IMAGEX /MountRW do?

37. What wireless protocolls can be used to authenticate smart cards?
Sett up a priority for the preferred smtp server.
First the local link address sends a router discovery packet (Router Solicitation message). If the router request is received then a Public address corrosponding to the global or unique local address prefix in the message.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate user folders - files - and file types to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.

38. What is the command needed In order for ScanState and LoadState to use any of the migration .xml files?
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
Send email notifications
You need to specify the files on both command lines using the /i option. Unlike previous versions of USMT - the .xml files are not copied to the store. Because ScanState and LoadState need the .xml files to control the migration - you should specify
Boot into Windows Vista to initiate a direct upgrade to Windows 7 - insert the Windows 7 setup DVD - run SETUP.EXE and choose the Upgrade option. Do not boot directly to the setup DVD.

39. What can you use the User State Migration Tools (USMT) for?
Use the DHCPv6 to obtain both IPV6 addresses and additional configuration settings.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState tools to migrate all user folders and files that resides on the root of any drive and in the Users directory. However - it does not find and migrate any application data - program files - or any
Streamline and simplify user state migration during large deployments of Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. USMT captures user accounts - user files - operating system settings - and application settings - and then migrates them to a new
ImageX utility can extract the required operating system edition directly to the attached VHD file in Windows 7.

40. ________________ can be replicated through Ad replication.
Configure a firewall rule to the specific port and block all connections.
Conditional forward
IPsec to authenticate both the computer and user - allowing IT to manage the computer before the user logs on. Optionally - you can require a smart card for user authentication. It also leverages IPsec to provide encryption for communications across
vssadmin.exe. This can view previous version files as well.

41. When you install an application in Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode - where does it automatically creates a Windows 7 Start Menu Shortcut under?
It can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. ReadyBoost is designed to help when your PC's memory is running low. Low memory can make your computer sluggish because Windows - which needs a plac
All Programs - Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode Applications. To run your application directly from the Windows 7 desktop - just go to your Start menu.
A new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that replaces the Software Restriction Policies (SRP) feature. One of the advantages of Applocker rules over SRP is you can assign a rule to a security group or an individual user.
Only a local administrator

42. Where is the Troubleshoot option for fixing common problems located?
A new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that replaces the Software Restriction Policies (SRP) feature. One of the advantages of Applocker rules over SRP is you can assign a rule to a security group or an individual user.
A user to submit a print job to a printer and manage their own print jobs through the "Manage Documents" permission granted to the Creator Owners Group. If you grant a user "Manage Documents" - then they can manage ALL jobs submitted to that printer.
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions
Devices and Printers Control Panel applet has a

43. What are a few types of NAP enforcement points?
To will ensure the clients download the appropriate printer driver.
IPV6 transition technologies
Use the Advanced Firewall to define Connection Security Rules.
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).

44. What is the default Install image from a Windows 7 Setup DVD?
No they are disabled
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome
Who can shutdown a computer
To perform very fast searches of the most common files on your computer. The easiest way to add something to the index is to include a folder in a library. When you do that - the content in that folder is automatically indexed.

45. What version does Windows XP must have to be able to connect with Remote Desktop to a computer requiring network level authentication?
4 (bits 53 - 56) /56 Allows for 16 regions
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.
Windows Vista - Window 7 and Server 2008.
SP3

46. What do you modify to define CD Autoplay settings and file associations?
EAP protocol.
It will display driver signing status
Default Programs Control Panel applet
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.

47. What is a HOSTS file?
Devices and Printers Control Panel applet has a
A file that can be used to perform FQDN name resolution in the absence of a DNS server.
It can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. ReadyBoost is designed to help when your PC's memory is running low. Low memory can make your computer sluggish because Windows - which needs a plac
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.

48. What does Windows uses the index for?
To perform very fast searches of the most common files on your computer. The easiest way to add something to the index is to include a folder in a library. When you do that - the content in that folder is automatically indexed.
Yes
Us edit dnscmd /zoneupdatefromdns command.
Ina periority orderd based on the permission in the priority list. The first policy that is marked True from the conditions is selected. This order of policies can affect weather or not a user can remote access (dialup - vpn - wireless).

49. NAP can be configured to ____________.
Us edit dnscmd /zoneupdatefromdns command.
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.
It will display driver signing status
Enforce IPSEC on the network

50. IPV6 is _____ on Windows 2000
Not supported
It can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. ReadyBoost is designed to help when your PC's memory is running low. Low memory can make your computer sluggish because Windows - which needs a plac
No they are disabled
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE